A two-day trip along the Nakasendo trail from MItake to Okute in Higashi Mino Area!! Have a wonderful trip along the Nakasendo trail in Edo period.
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The Highlight
- Have a good trip along the Nakasendo Trail
- Your guide will introduce you the history of Nakasendo, Mitake, Hosokute and Okute.
- Experience Japanese architecture, shrines, historical sites such as old buildings, and natural scenery such as waterfalls on this tour.
The Experience
Nakasendo
Nakasendo Trail is a route that connects Edo(present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, where Samurai used to walk along this trail. It remains the views of ancient times and lets you to feel like you are going on a samurai journey, so hiking on Nakasendo trail is very popular among overseas tourists!
Mitake-juku
The townscape still retains strong traces of the past, such as the remains of the main inn and the bamboo merchant houses.
Mimi (ear) - Jinja shrine This is a rare shrine built on a rocky mountain along the Nakasendo road, and is said to have powers to cure ear disease.
Ushi-no-hanakake(ox's nose is scraped off) slope It got its name from the fact that it is an uphill slope carved into the bedrock so steep that the noses of cows and horses traveling along the Nakasendo are chipped or chipped.
Uto Slope's stone pavement "Uto" means to "sing a song". It was named after a traveler who was out of breath on the slope leading from Ushi-no-hanakake(ox's nose is scraped off) slope to this slope, and sang a song to ease his discomfort.
Hosokute-juku
Bato kannon (horse headed kannon)'s stone cave in Hosokute It is also known as "99,000-days kannon," and it is said that if you visit on kannon day, you will receive 99,000 blessings.
Benten Pond Benten is a goddess of various blessings such as fortune, art, and study. There is a stone cave dedicated to Benten on a small island.The Benten statue here is a standing statue with eight arms!
Biwa Pass's stone pavement Located between Hosokute and Okute post towns, Biwa-toge (557.1m above sea level) is the highest point in the Mino Province of the Nakasendo. It boasts the longest original stone-paved road from the Edo period, taking you on a journey back in time through a quiet forest.
Okute-juku
Marumori (former Morioka Noriyuki's family residence) It was built at he end of the Edo period. It retains its Edo machiya style,(Edo townhouse) and you can feel the atmosphere of a properous inn and merchant house at that time.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Lunch, Dinner
- 09:25Meet at Nagoya Station
- 09:41Meitetsu Nagoya Station⇒Meitetsu Mitake Station(Train/ about 80min)
- Walking through the Nakasendo post town of Mitake-juku
- 12:30Lunch at Restaurant Uokuni
- Stroll through the old Nakasendo trail; Mitake-juku
- 15:30Check in to the hotel
- Stroll through the Oniiwa park (upon request)
- 18:00Dinner at Hotel
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch
- 08:45Depart for the entrance to the old Nakasendo road by hotel shuttle bus (Bus/15 mins)
- Stroll through the old Nakasendo trail; Mitake-juku⇒Hosokute-juku⇒Ōkute-juku
- 13:00Lunch at SEIGAISO
- Stroll through the Ryugin-no-mori; Ryugin Lake⇒Ryugin Falls⇒Mizunami City Nature Center
- 17:10JR Kamado Station⇒JR Nagoya Station (Train/about 70min)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- This tour is closed during the winter season (November to March).
・Please store large suitcases in lockers at Nagoya Station or similar facilities and join us with only a light bag for one night. ・Since it's a long walk, keep your luggage to a minimum. ・If delivery is required for your suitcases, please inform us in advance as we can arrange it for a fee. ・The visit locations may change depending on the situation on the day. ・Comfortable walking shoes and temperature-adjustable clothing recommended Various times and checkpoints are approximate; may be skipped based on judgment on the day.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- This tour utilizes public transportation. Please be aware that seats are not reserved.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting time.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables. ・Please store large suitcases in lockers at Nagoya Station or similar facilities and join us with only a light bag for one night. ・Since it's a long walk, keep your luggage to a minimum. ・The visit locations may change depending on the situation on the day. ・Comfortable walking shoes and temperature-adjustable clothing recommended Various times and checkpoints are approximate; may be skipped based on judgment on the day.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 21 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 20 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, will charge 50%
